Further information can be obtained from: The above mentioned contact point(s)

I.2)Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local agency/office

I.3)Main activity

EnvironmentRecreation, culture and religion

I.4)Contract award on behalf of other contracting authorities

The contracting authority is purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities: no

Section II.B: Object of the contract (Supplies or services)

II.1)Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:

Corporate Financial Services.

II.2)Type of contract and place of delivery or of performance

Service category No 9: Accounting, auditing and bookkeeping servicesSouth Downs National Park.

NUTS code UKJ24,UKJ22,UKJ33

II.3)Information on framework agreement

The notice involves the establishment of a framework agreement: no

II.4)Short description of nature and quantity or value of supplies or services:

The contract is for the provision of a comprehensive finance and accounting service for the South Downs National Park Authority. This will include financial management and accounting, medium term financial planning, preparation of annual budget, budget monitoring, year end closure of accounts and preparation of Statutory Statement of Accounts, grant claims and government returns.
Services will include creditor payment service, including the facilitating of Government Procurement Cards, debtor management, payroll, banking and treasury management, processing of all tax payments and refunds and completing all necessary returns.
The contractor will provide an internal audit service.
The contract will also cover the provision, management and hosting of ledger systems, including General Ledger, Purchasing, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
The contractor may also bid to carry out the role of Chief Financial Officer.Estimated cost excluding VAT: Range: between 700 000 and 800 000 GBP